HopeHealth Earns Gold Status For Advocacy Efforts

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HopeHealth has been named a Gold Level Advocacy Center of Excellence by the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC), one of only two Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in South Carolina to earn this status.

The Advocacy Center of Excellence (ACE) program recognizes and rewards Community Health Centers that demonstrate excellence in formalizing their advocacy program to make it an integral, institutional part of their health center operations. These Community Health Centers create a culture of advocacy to ensure policymakers at all levels of government commit to investing in the affordable, equitable, and innovative care they provide.

As a Gold ACE, HopeHealth serves as an example to other organizations striving to achieve advocacy excellence. Ken Burgess, chief operating officer, shared, “I’m proud of our organization for achieving Gold level ACE status. We work every day to live out our mission statement, committing to excellence through service that exemplifies love for people and passion for their well-being.”

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St. Anthony Catholic School Unveils New Prayer Garden

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This fall, St. Anthony Catholic School’s prayer garden was renewed with blooming flowers, a fountain, saint statues, and a pathway with benches for all to use for prayer and to enjoy God’s creation. As a part of the St. Anthony School Advisory Catholic Identity Committee, the garden was conceptualized to give the ability to reveal Christ to students, teachers, parishioners, and parents making sure our Catholic traditions are visible outside of our school campus.

“This garden is a visual that represents an extension of our school’s pillars: faith, family, knowledge, and service. We wanted these core values that are present inside of our buildings to reflect outside of our building in a space that celebrates beauty and creation,” shared Principal Kristine Galemmo.

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CARE House Of The Pee Dee Joins Santa In Spreading Holiday Cheer

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Santa’s helpers at the CARE House of the Pee Dee brighten the Holiday Season with Letters from Santa campaign through December 1, 2023.

The CARE House of the Pee Dee is kicking off their annual Letters from Santa campaign, a fundraiser in which children receive personalized letters – and Nice List Certificates – from Santa Claus with the help of the elves at the CARE House. The tradition, which benefits the work of the local Children’s Advocacy Center, started in 2016 and has become a seasonal favorite for many local families and children in foster care.

For more information, click here.

Cumulus Media Business Boost Event

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Don’t miss the chance to attend the Boost Your Business Seminar, a free and exclusive event for entrepreneurs like you!

This is a rare opportunity to learn from the best in the industry how to take your business to the next level. Whether you want to grow, maintain, or manage your business, you will get valuable insights and tips from professional online business experts. And you don’t have to pay anything to attend this seminar!

The event will take place on Thursday Nov 16th in the Community Room at the Florence Chamber of Commerce (100 W Evans St). There will be two sessions: 9:15 am and 12:00 noon. The event is hosted by Cumulus Media & The Florence Chamber of Commerce. You will also enjoy a light breakfast in the morning session and a Jimmy John’s lunch in the noon session.

But wait, there’s more! You will also have a chance to win amazing door prizes.  Also a chance to win $3,000, $2,000 and $1,000 advertising campaigns.   And that’s not all, you will also get access to special incentives if you sign up for our programs. This is an incredible opportunity to boost your business and network with other successful entrepreneurs

To RSVP, email Ted Becker at ted.becker@cumulus.com or Dennis Bankson at Dennis.Bankson@cumulus.com today! Hurry, space is limited! Ted and Dennis are looking forward to seeing you there!

Fellows in Education Visit Lucy T. Davis Elementary School

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On October 10th, Lucy T. Davis Principal Mrs. Sonya Graves, along with staff and students, welcomed the 2023-2024 Fellows in Education group as they enjoyed a special lunch, classroom passports and guided travel around the school sharing the school vision of being a system of excellence and equity in educational practices for each learner.

Each month’s program centers on a different educational experience that is unique to the classroom. It offers opportunities for community leaders to contribute to the development of better education policies in the communities in which they live and work.

The Fellows in Education Program is a partnership between The School Foundation, Florence 1 Schools and The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce.

To see more photos from the day, click here.

Florence Earns National Recognition For Veterans Day Event

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Florence Veterans Park will be one of 66 sites nationwide — and one of two in South Carolina — that will be a Veterans Association recognized site for its Veterans Day observance.

Each year, the Veterans Day National Committee — comprised of representatives from nearly 50 organizations dedicated to serving and supporting America’s Veterans — plays host to the annual Veterans Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery. On Nov. 11, the ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. with the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and continue inside the Memorial Amphitheater with a parade of colors by veterans’ organizations and remarks from dignitaries.

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Post And Courier To Host Coffee and Conversations

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The Post and Courier Pee Dee is holding an event called Coffee & Conversations to let members of the Pee Dee community meet our reporters, bring any news ideas or feedback, etc. The event will be held on Wednesday, November 8th, on the second floor of the LMEC Building downtown from 8:30-10:00 AM.  Reserve your seat today!

Pee Dee Hearing Center Featured On ChamberLink Radio

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Celly Kahn, Executive Director of the Pee Dee Hearing Center, was on ChamberLink Radio this weekend to talk about their efforts to serve the Pee Dee region and even beyond as well as the Hearing Centers well-trained and experienced staff who believe strongly that effective communication is an essential human need.

You can catch the conversations on ChamberLink Radio each Sunday from 12:00-12:30pm on LIVE 95.3FM in Florence, SC.

ChamberLink Radio is brought to you by the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce and The UPS Stores.

SBA Meet and Greet

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Join the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce for an informative Meet and Greet with the US Small Business Administration. The event will be held at the Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce (100 West Evans Street) from 2-4pm. SBA representatives will be on hand to discuss:

  • SBA products and services
  • Financial Assistance for small business
  • Working with the Federal Government
  • Q&A with professionals

For more information, click here.

South Carolina Ports Authority Luncheon

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The Greater Florence Chamber of Commerce was proud to help support the South Carolina Ports Pee Dee Economic Impact Update Luncheon held at Florence Center on Monday, October 23rd.

SC Ports President and CEO Barbara Melvin addressed the crowd of more than 140 local business leaders that attended the luncheon.

Having a top 10 U.S. container port in South Carolina makes a big economic impact on our state, and SC Ports is proud to play a role in supporting South Carolina’s economy.

SC Ports invests in port infrastructure and operations to deliver a world-class port to the thriving Southeast market. We provide excellent port service so that businesses can receive goods and access global markets.

To read the full story and to see photos from the event, click here.